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Holiday Stress Defuser

Plan holidays 2 weeks ahead: who, where, when, presence boundaries, polite exit.

35 min Intermediate

Goal

Prevent the usual holiday gathering blow-up.

Steps

  1. 1
    List gatherings 2 weeks ahead.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Exit first visit with energy left.

Evidence base

School: Family Systems

Founders: Murray Bowen · Harriet Lerner (1985)

Bowen — Triangulation; Lerner — Dance of Anger.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Holiday Stress Defuser" take?
This exercise takes about 35 minutes, practiced with another person in a Action format.
When will I notice the effect of "Holiday Stress Defuser"?
Exit first visit with energy left. In the short term: Holiday season without blow-up.
Is "Holiday Stress Defuser" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Family Systems (Murray Bowen, Harriet Lerner (1985)). Bowen — Triangulation; Lerner — Dance of Anger.
Is "Holiday Stress Defuser" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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